[Lester Beans]

There looked to be dirt on the stem and the soil looked really wet. The dirt on the stem I'm sure resulted in damping off.

In the future don't water the soil as much. Look into a seed starting mix. And keep a small fan circulating the air, not blowing directly on the seedling. Just so it wiggles in a breeze.

Best of luck

[Betterhaff]

Peat pots are not the best, too acidic. I’d go back to the soil mix, get moist, plant seed and cover with a baggie or such to maintain moisture. Once germinated, remove baggie and water sparingly.

Edit: Also make sure your soil mix is on the light side, meaning it won’t compact. Adding some perlite helps.

[aridbud]

Originally Posted by Betterhaff

Peat pots are not the best, too acidic. I’d go back to the soil mix, get moist, plant seed and cover with a baggie or such to maintain moisture. Once germinated, remove baggie and water sparingly.

Edit: Also make sure your soil mix is on the light side, meaning it won’t compact. Adding some perlite helps.

Agreed. Peat pots are notorious for killing seedlings. Exactly same advice I'd say....Betterhalf steering you right. Good luck!

[pumpkinpie eyes]

Make sure you have good drainage, too. 1st looked waterlogged n heavy soil.

[Alpagumay]

Thank you all guys. Now my other baby has sprouted but her stem not straight yet ( she is not on upwards). Is it early to transplant to soil from peat pellet?